The Unarmed Soldier

Greg Plants–Guest blogger

An unarmed soldier left his home to serve in a foreign land.
To win liberty for all and bring the tired, huddled masses home. To set the captives free. His love was what defeated the strongest foe.
His dedication to us required His ultimate sacrifice, which He dutifully gave for all.

Today we give remembrance and thanks to the Unarmed Soldier, who bought us the liberty we often take for granted. Who loved us so much that He gave up himself in living service to purchase our eternal liberty.
Today I give thankful remembrance to the Unarmed Soldier
that gave His life for me. I vow to reflect gratefully
on the peace and, liberty that His service purchased for all.

This Unarmed Soldier is not unknown but openly known to all.
He lovingly asks us to enlist in sharing with captive,
oppressed, hell-bound souls the liberty that He bought.
Love for the captive, oppressed, and hopeless
compelled the Unarmed Soldier to leave all He loved.
To go where he was not received. To be unappreciated,
mocked, and ridiculed. To war against an enemy, we could not defeat
and win eternal liberty that can only be awarded
through a dedicated relationship with Him.

Today I give thankful remembrance to the Unarmed Soldier. He gave His life for me, and I vow to reflect gratefully on the peace and liberty His service purchased for all. Many experience the benefits of being in His service, but very few have attained His ultimate sacrifice. Have we faithfully given dedicated service, or are we only serving our time?

Now let my life reflect that His death was not in vain, that His love bought my liberty so I can serve others, too. Unarmed soldiers are what we are. Armed with power, and remembrance, of the Unarmed Soldier. Who bought peace, love, and liberty for all. Today I give thankful remembrance to the Unarmed Soldier that gave His life for me. I vow to reflect gratefully on the peace and liberty His faithful service purchased for all.
Thank you, Unarmed Soldier, for leaving home for me!!

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